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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-25

cense to bucket shops, thus put
ting the seal of its condemnation
upon the trade in future of all
kinds.
All these reforms nave mad a
decided tendency to diminish
crime. Two weeks were neces.
sary formerly to get through with
the criminal docket. During the
present year it was closed out in
two days, The chain-gang is al
most lett with nothing but the
chains and the balls. The gang
part would not be large enough to
work the public roads OF the coun-
ty were it not augmented by fresh
supplies from the surrounding
counties. The city government
is in the hands Of our best citi.
2ens.
The majority in this county in
favor of prohibition was only 235.
Such change has taken place in
public sentiment, however that
now there is hardly a respectable
anti.prohibitionist in the city who
favors % return to bar-roOms.
There are some who wOnld prefer
high license, or its sale by the
gallon, but it is n remarkable fact
that there is no disposition to have
the saloon opened again. The bar
room has gone from Atlanta for.
ever, and the people with remark
able unanimity say amen! There is
a very little drinking in the city.
There have been forty per cent.
falling off in the number of arrests,
notwithstanding there has been a
rigid Interpretation of the law
under which arrests are made.
Formerly, if man was sober
edough to walk home he was not
mOlested. Now, if there is the
slightest variation from oat state
in which the center of graFity falls
in a line inside the base, INC party
is made to answer for such vari-
alton at the station-house.
Our experience has demonstrat-
ed to lis beyond a douot that a city
Of sixty thousand inhabitants can
get along and advance at solid
and constant rate without the Ii
quOr traffic.
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prohibition cause. The singing Of
the familiar hymns was a feature
of the days incidents. Occasional
ly large bodies of prohibition vot.
ers would march to the polls and
these were greeted with cheers,
waving of handkerchiefs and hap
py smiles by the ladies. Mr.. j. B.
Patton marched at the head of
forty.three voters, who were re-
ceived with enthusiasm. A little
in the rear of the courthouse
booths were erected, where re-
freshments were served by the
ladies. y
EMBLEMs AND PARADES.
Many flags and banners were
displayed. Among the inscriptions
were these: "a vote against the
sale and vote to save our boys.n
"Vote the way you think, believe
and pray" mo saloons means
more clothing and happiness"
"For God and home and native
land, for truth and right we take
our stand" The ants used red
flags without inscriptions. Nearly
all the Prohibitionists wore blue
badges, and the ants red. From
the first the contest was not doubt.
full. By 10 o'clock 700 votes had
been cast in Rome precincts, and
two-thirds of these were for pro.
hibitiOn. Reports from country
precincts showed handsome pro.
hibition majorities and the saloon
people seemed respondent. To
ward noon they rallied somewhat,
and paraded the streets with bands
and banners. The Prohibitionists
also paraded, and their procession
was much larger than that of their
opponents. From noon until the
polls closed there were but few
incidents of note. About o'clock
the Forestville Prohibition Club
marched to the polls in solid
phalanx and cheered. In the mean
time the ants had retired from the
contest in a great measure. When
the clock struck 6, the scene at the
courthouse was indescribable. 1t
was known that prohibition had
carried, and it was only question
of majority. Probably thousand
men, women and children were as
sembled in and around the court.
house, and cheer after cheer rent
the air. Many were overcome with
emotion and wept. Such scene
was never before witnessed in
Rome.
Suddenly there was a hush, and
with DR.. Kendall and Mr.. j. IA
Gibbons as leaders, the vast multi.
tude sang with thrilling effect,
"Nearer, My God, to Thee" fol
lowed by the doxology. After
benediction the great crowd slow
ly dispersed. The returns were
being received at the courthouse
ali night. Hundreds of peoT'e
were present, but perfect oraer
prevailed, and Notwithstanding
the great excitement during the
day not q single disturbance oc-
Cured. When the vote was count
ed ont it was found that out of
1900 registele' voters, 1886 had
voted. 0f these 142S were for
prohibition and 909 against, a ma.
: ority Of 30 Tor the dry ticket.
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Strong Testimony from the
Strongest Paper in the
South.
Bro. Grady Speaks in no I'm.
certain Sound. Let the
People Hear.
1t is q Southern Voice and
Appeals to the South
ern Heart.
ATLANTA Constitution, June 2sth, ]

ton was put on trial in this city is
entitled TO place among great
events. No election of % local ma.
tu- was ever before held in city
of sixty thousand people in which
more was involved. The changes
proposed by it were so radical as
to be almost revolutionary. Over
a hundred business houses were
to be closed. Nearly five hundred
men were to be forced to give up a
chosen employment. The city
treasury was to be left with forty
thousand dollars less revenue.
Trade amounting annually to mil
lions was to be turned away from
the city. Many large business
houses were to be left unrented.
OF course, a movement proposing
measures so radical met with the
most spirited and determined OPP
position. Many Of our best citi-
zens regarded it with outspoken
disfavor.
1t was said that pro hibition in n
city so large as this was impracti-
cable, that it woulI not prohibit,
that the trade would be injured,
that taxes would be increased,
that the stores in which the liquor
business was carried on would not
be rented for other purposes, that
the same amount of whisky would
be drank with the law as without
it, the city would only miss the
revenue, that it would be death
blow to Atlanta's progress.
1t has now been eighteen months
since the election, and twelve
months since the law went into
effect. We are prepared thus
from observation to note results.
Prohibition in this city does pro-
hibit. The lay is observed as well
as the law against carrying con-
cealed weapons, gambling, theft
- ard other offenses Of Ike char
acter. If there had been as many
people in favor of carrying con-
cealed weapons, theft, gambling,
ETC.. as there were in favor of the
retail of ardent spirits, twelve
months ago, law against these
things would not have been car
ried out as well as it was against
the liquor trade. In consideration
of the small majority with which
prohibition was carried, and the
large number of people who were
opposed to seeing it prohibit, the
law has been marvelously well
observed.
Prohibition has not injured the
city financially. According to the
assessors books property in the
city has increased over two mil
lions of dollars. Taxes have not
been increased. Two streets in
the city, Decatur and Peters, were
known as liquor streets. 1t was
hardly considered proper for a
lady to walk these streets without
an escort. Now they are just as
orderly as any in the city. Prop
erty on them has advanced from
10 to % per cent. The loss of
forty thousand dollars revenue,
consequent on closing the ga
looms, has tended in no degree to
impede the city's progress in any
direction. Large appropriations
have been made to the water
works, the public schools. the
Piedmont fair and other improve.
ments. The business men have
raised 100000 to build the At
lanta and Hawkinsville railroad.
The number of city banks is to be
increased to five. The coming of
four new railroads has been set
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these petitions were signed by
more than 900 voters.
THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED.
The Ordinary called an election
for July 9th, and the contest open
ed.in earnest. An Executive Com.
mittee was organized, with ID. b.
Hamilton as Chairman and Capt.
A. b. Moseley as Secretary. Short
" thereafter Young Mems Pro-
hibition Club was organized, with
Hon. Seaborn Wright as Chairman
and Mr.. Junius f. Hillyer as See
rotary. Clubs were also organized
in all parts of the county. Pro
hibition and anti.prohibition meet
ings were held almost daily. The
columns Of the Bulletin. for pro-
hibition, and the Courier, against
prohibition, were filed with argu-
ments pro and con, as well as with
personalities which at times were
rather bitter, Among those who
took a leading part in favor Of pro-
hibition were: Hon. ID. b. Hamil-
ton, Hon. Seaborn Wright, Rev.
Charles e, Wright, Capt. A. b.
Moseley, J. b. Patton, DR.. d. B.
Headen, DR.. T. r.. Kendall, Capt.
Euclid Johnson, G. A. II. Harris,
II. IL. Smith, J. 7. Nandiver, Rev.
G. 9. Cary, Rev. VIM. Bridges,
Junius George and the Bulletin.
OF course there were scores of
others in both city and county. in
Guiding the best element among
the colored people. Among the
colored preachers who took pro-
mlnent parts were Rev. @. Nc
Curdy, Rev. Lyon, Rev. Hammett,
Rev. Shepard, Rev. c. n. Grand
son, Rev. Watson, Rev. Randall,
Rev. Hunt and others.
Col. w. II. Hidell, OF the Couri-
er, and Mr.. M. A. Nevin took lead.
ing parts against prohibition.
THE CLAIMS OF EACH SIDE,
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS took
the ground that they are opposed
to sumptuary legislation; that the
Bible does not sanction il: that the
abuse and not the use of stimu-
lants is forbidden; that it will de.
crease the city's revenue from
$4,000 to $4,000 annually, without
accomplishing the slightest moral
reform, that it will cause FROM
twelve to twenty st0re.hopse0
remain vacant, and drive aZ
portion of Rome's business
On the other hand, the
tionists argued that this is
moral question, against
mercenary argT nents shoI
prevail: that intemperanca
great evil of tn? age; that
one soul rom destruction
all the efl'Orts If ProhibfN
thar business win not sutfa
viii mcpCaSe because po0r
viii rot waste their wages in drN
that other buen 3ss will take N
place Of the whisky traffic anN
keep mp he 3lty's revenue and oc-
INv uc vacant stores; that pro-
hlu.tion does prohibit aud is as
well anforced as other criminal
statutes, and. finally. that the con
test for prohibition is contest for
good morals, the sanctity OF home
and the happiness Of families.
AT THE POLLS.
The day opened bright and
beautiful. At sunrise there were
prayer-meetings at the chur hes,
which continued during the entire
day. A large number of business
houses were closed and the city
had Sunday appearance, except
that the streets were crowded
with people. BY . o'clock in the
morning leading ProhibitiQnists
and Observation-Disclosures had as
sembled at the polls. Among the
former were scores of Rome's fair
est daughters and a large number
of children. The ladies and chill
dren took their stand in front Of
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

left in poor condition, and that the wool
would show a more than ordinarily weak
point in the staple. As already stated, we
have news fro.n some focks that have
Wintered better than common, and that
can show ever now sheep in excellent
condition. Where losses ave occurred.
they have been largely from c~atastrophies
and not from slow starvation. OF these
catastrophies, losses of whole f1ocks in
storms have taken the lead. In such a
case, old stock and lambs would be the
first to become exhausted and lost, &nd
the condition of the strong and able-bod-
led sheep that were recovered would not
be impaired. The loss second only to this
is that of piling and smothering, where
again able-bodied sheep are rarely the
sufferers. The sheep left are the best and
strongest, and we expect a clip Of strong
healthy wool fully up to the average
M5dtana Wool G,0ser.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
MUST OBEY ORDERS.

While every member OF the Hook and
Ladder Co. feels gratefulfor the assistance
rendered on Tuesday night by their fel-
low citizens assembled at the fire, We
would beg leave to call attention to the
necessity of perfect discipline at fires,
The successful management of a fire is a
thing dependent entirely upon the practi-
cal, quick appliance OF remedies to unfor-
seen and untoward circumstances. What
would be & wise policy at one fire may
not be at another. Those who undertake
the control Of fire subduing should be
men Of experience in that line. Being
such, and having the authority to direct,
their commands should be obeyad implic-
lily and their judgement of methods fol-
lowed. One of the greatest im~pediments
to the proper conduct of fire fighting is a
habit OF yelling and discriminate loud talk.
All the loud talk which the e1igencies Of
such a case demand are the clear tones of
command which are proper in the giving
of orders by the chief ana his assistants.
We are glad to be able to say that with
the exceptions of two or three over anx-
ious and very e1citable persons, every
command given and every suggestion Of
fered to the citizens by the acting chief in
command were faithfully and willingly
carried into effect on Tuesday night.
There is no necessity for persons outside
Of fire companies to act Independently, nor
to assume any direction Of affairs, and we
would call attention to the fact that at a
fire the firemen with their chief have SUI
preme control; have a perfect and unques-
tionable right to prevent any act which
may not be in accordance with official Or
ders.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
HENRY WARD BEECRER,

The foremost pulpiteer Of the present
century has joined the silent majority.
Henry Ward Beecher whose head, long in
practically, broad in liberaIity, massive in
power, now lays cold in death beneath
the sod. Few such minds is vouchsafed
to any generation, and we are most fortu-
nate indeed to have had such man among
US during ourday. The liberaliz1ng effect
of such a mind as his cannot but make its
lasting impress upon the beliefs of those
contenporaneous with him. He was as
independent in his opinions as he was
courageous in their expression. His the
ology was more rational than superstitious.
His humanity was wide and universal, and
his great work during a busy lifetime has
proved him a thinker and worker in adj
yance Of his day. Henry Ward Beecher
was born at Litchfeld, Conn, on the 24th
day of June, 1918, making him at the time
of his death almost "A years Of age. His
service in the ministry exceeds n time
that of any other known divine, he having
devoted fifty years of his life in actual ser
vice to the cause He was the son of Rev.
DR.. Lyman T. Beecher, who also lived to
an advanced age. He was the brother OF
Harriet Beecher Stowe, the noted author
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
TO CREATE ~DISSENTION.

Hon. JESSE E. TAYLOR, We are advised from
Helena, worked in and out Of season and until
the last moment fer Cascade county. doing it
fairly and s~quarely, however. In view of this
fact, well known from the beginning to the end
of the contest, it is difficult to understand the
motive Of the Great Falls TRIBUNE in heaping
Insult and abuse upon that gentleman and ac-
cusing him of the defeat of the pet division
scheme. Ii was a most unjust accusation and an
act OF the basest insratitade. When the RIB
USR dries its tears and RECEIVERS salf-possessioh
we expect that it viii make a handsome apology
to Uncle Jesse."-press.
It is the evident intention of the Press
to try to create a spirit of opposition to-
ward Great Falls, from Mr.. Taylor and
his friends. So far as the ''attack" which
the Press refers to, being made upon Mr..
Taylor, it is but the Imagination of the
editors enfeebled brain. We made no at
tack upon Mr.. TAYLOR, the facts which we
cited still remain. At the time the article
was written, we felt justified in sayingt that
the bill asking for the creation of Cascade
county, would not be presented to the
legislature. 1t was evident that that body
would not allow Choteau county to
be dismembered by the creation of two
new counties within her boundaries. under
the present condition of affairs. We felt
that Mr.. Taylor's persistence in his county
scheme would defeat both measures. We
cannot think Mr.. Taylor will censure US
for the opinion we expressed at that time.
In this connection WE take great pleasure
in stating that the official career Of Dir.
Taylor in the late legislature was marked
by fairness Of spirit and evident desire
to LOOK after the welfare of his constitu-
ents, seldom equalled.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19
WHAT DID IT?

The article in the Great Falls TRIBUNE. a por-
ton ef which is published in our telegraph col
umns, is certainly d great injustice to Represen-
tative Taylor, of Choteau county. He is work
ing hard for the success of the Cascad. county
bill. The Independent knows little Of the mer-
its of the bill, and has given the subject no con-
sideration. but thefact romans that Mr.. Taylor
is giving the bill his earnest support. 1t is ditfi-
cult TO understand the origin or motive of this
attack upon im.-Indepand8at.
The above criticism would indicate that
the Iadepeadeat did take some interest in
the bill, otherwise it would not have ap-
peared. The criticism which the TRIBUNE
saw fit to make regarding Mr.. Taylor, can
not under any circumstance BE- construed
into attack. The plain truth was spoken,
and at that time it was considered oppor-
tune and deserved. Subsequent events
proved that it was untimely. But never
theless the facts cited by tie TRIBUNE still
remain. We are satisfied Mr.. Taylor
worked for the passage Of the Cascade
county bill, and did what he could for it.
At this date it is Impossible to con-
lecture what combination of circum-
stances were brought to bear to secure the
defeat of the Cascade county bill. Certain
it is. however. that they were unfair and
untruthful. No plausible argument could
be advanced which would have caused its
defeat. Misrepresentation resorted to by
the Press may have added some little
weight to the opposition, but thisis hardly
probable, as the reputation enjoyed by
that organ for veracity is below par and
still falling. The Benton outfit worked
hard and spent plenty Of money, and no
doubt with some effect. Tom Power, OF
Helena. used his notto-be-dispised in
tiuence in its opposition. Then again, it
is not wholly improbable but that some of
the friends OF the bill in the house were,
at the critical moment, unwisely intiuenc-
ed against it. While the defeat of the
county is a great disappointment to the
seven hundred petitioners, who asked for
its creation. yet it is better that it was de
feated than to have passed with the two
wears amendment. In two years Great
Falls will figure prominently in Choteau
county politics.
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MiliiarV Humor.

The Legislature appropriated $500 to-
feed the band of starving Crees on the
herth fork of Sun river. When these red
skins arrived in this neighborhood last
fall, the military district commander was
petitioned by the citizens of Choteau to-
remave them cross the line or have them
cared for in some way. No attention was
paid to the petition, as might have been
expected from the fact that the band had
been driven from the n%eighborhood Of
Fort Assinaboine with a written recon-
mendatlon stating that they We're wood
choppers in search of employment. The
paper was probably intended as a military
joke, but the presence OF these vagabonds
has been anything but fun for the settlers
and there is nothing very humorous int e
appropriation of $500 for their support. Ii
there is anything more useless than In
dians and coyotes i'll this country, it is a
military post stocked with soldiers.-Calu-
o,l
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Ice IN the Missouri.

BISMARCK, March 16.-The ice in the
Missouri south Of here broke to-day, but
did not move. for the Yellowstone and
Little Missouri are full of ice and ovel :
flowing their banks, destroying railroad
bridges and other property. The immense
amount of water from these streams raised
the Missouri two feet here last night. All
boats here are safely stationed on the
ways. The riyeris rising rapidly tonight,
and the ice is loose from the banks and
will probably break when the f~fteen-foot
rise reported from Washburn, forty miles
above, arrives.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

SINCE the defeat Of the Cascade county
bill the loss Of stock in Choteau county
according to the River Press, has sudden
" dwindled downto avery small per cent,
Jerry's howlings and wailings over the
loss Of half of the taxable property in
Choteau county, was pitifuli in the extreme
and when transmitted to the legislature
by his lieutenant W. II. Todd must have
been almost as effective as Tom Powers
telegram to lis political friends in that
body.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

FAITH in the future of Great Falls IS
fully shown by the immense number OF
letters received from Eastern people who
arc preparing to come here, and by sales
of property at a time when the town IS
inaccessible except by q tedious stage ride
from Helena. 1t is well understood in the
east that Great Falls is certain to become
! town of great importance, and that its
growth will be very rapid and substantial.
No effort has yet been made b the Town
site Company to sci! property, and yet a
1area number of sales have been made
during the past few months and are being
made every day, and every lot III Is TO
be built upon. The advantages which
nature has so lavishly bestowed npon
Great Falls, are being widely appreciated.
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NOT UNLIKELY.

Weare somewhat surprised at the defeat Of the
Cascade county bin in the house by SO large a
majority. Ii the measure had appeared earlier
and been better considered, we think it would
have gone through on its merits. However, it
will not, in our opinion, make much practical
difference for the law as presented to vote put of
the organization for two years. and when a new
legislature meets it viii be one of the first things
done and its early organization provided for.
By that tine the northern reservations viii be
open and some new deals will be necessary
Herald.
While we all regret its defeat, it is not
altogether unlikely that 'some new deals
will be necessary" Probably n of the
deals will be the removal of the county
seat Of Choteau county to this place.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

Hon. I. Z. COLLINS, Choteau county's
able senator in the late Legislature, arrived
here Monday ea route to his home in Ben
ton. ar. Collins distinguished himself
during the late session as a statesman of
great ability, snd his record is one which
any man might well be proud. He was
the recognized leader of the council, and
his wise counsel and sound feasoning saved
many a good bill from defeat,and defeated
numerous mes Of questionable worth.
The people Of Choteau county have every
reason to be thankful to Mr.. Collins for
his painstaking efforts in their behalf.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

ONE Of the petitions sent to the legisla-
ture from Benton against the Cascade
county bill, was signed by I. G. Baker &
Co., and I. G. Power & Bro, and by no
body else. 1t was headed by the death
dealing statement that they were opposed
to dividing Choteau county. These two
firms who have held Fort Benton in the
hollow of their hands for the past twenty
wears, Of course did not think it necessary
for any one else in that town to add their
names to the petition. I.G. 3. & Co., and
7. C. P. s. Bro, in the center Of a sheet OF
legal cap, when hurled against any meas
IRE should shatter it to pieces.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-19

JUDGE GALBRAITH's action in timing
John Moran for contempt consequent up
on Moran's insult Of the Judge upon the
streets of Butte, reflects credit upon the
judicial dignity Of Montana. 1t has been
considered and perhaps is a novel con-
struetion Of the law regarding contempt
of court, Of this we are not competent to
decide, bat can unhesitatingly say, our
sympathy and commentator are with
Galbraith,